Cytoskeleton & Intercellular Junctions Quiz

An autoimmune disease affecting skin and mucous membranes, characterized by blistering. It affects desmosomes.

Microfilaments (Actin) are generally considered more stable than intermediate filaments.

Structures that connect cells, facilitating cell-cell communication and adhesion.

This describes the spread of cancer cells from the colon to the lungs via the bloodstream; it demonstrates the possible role of the cytoskeleton in cell motility.

Tight junctions; prevent leakage of substances across tissues.

Adherens junctions; connect cells via actin fibers, facilitating adhesion, shaping and stability.

Cell adhesion structures; form strong attachments between cells and provide structural integrity.

Allow for direct cell-to-cell communication by connecting cytoplasmic channels.

Cytoskeletal components; provide mechanical strength to cells and tissues.

Cytoskeletal elements involved in cell division and intracellular transport.

Cell adhesion to basal lamina is aided by specialized cell junctions called hemidesmosomes.

Adherens junctions, Desmosomes and Tight junctions provide cell adhesion to other cells.

These bundles are attached to adherens junctions.

Thin filaments that form part of the cytoskeleton and are important for cellular movement and structure.

Intermediate filaments found in epithelial cells, providing mechanical strength.